How LinkedIn's BrandLink Innovation Transforms B2B Influencer Marketing

LinkedIn has just launched a groundbreaking solution for B2B marketers: BrandLink, a new advertising feature that lets brands amplify influencer-created content as paid ads directly in the LinkedIn feed.
 

For years, B2C influencer marketing has thrived on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, but LinkedIn’s latest move brings a long-awaited evolution for B2B brands looking to build trust, relevance, and measurable impact.

At Vulse, we’re breaking down what this update means and how businesses can stay ahead using smart social media tools like ours.
 

What is BrandLink?
 

BrandLink enables advertisers to promote influencer content as native ads in the feed, without needing to repost or recreate the content on a brand page.
 

Think of it like boosting a post on Instagram, but instead of a brand promoting its own content, it’s an authentic, third-party creator’s post appearing directly in the feed with “Promoted by [Brand]” underneath.
 

According to LinkedIn’s official announcement, BrandLink is designed to help businesses:
 

• Build trust faster with hard-to-reach decision-makers
• Leverage the voice of industry experts and creators
• Drive higher engagement and brand awareness

And early results are impressive: beta testers like Dropbox, EY, and Infosys saw 2–3x higher engagement rates than traditional campaigns.

Why This Matters for B2B Influencer Marketing
 

B2B buyers are becoming more social-first. They trust people over companies, and they value insights from real professionals who have walked the walk. That’s why creator-led strategies are surging on LinkedIn.
 

With BrandLink:
 

Brands can collaborate directly with LinkedIn creators who resonate with their niche audiences.

Sponsored content feels native and authentic, leading to greater attention and engagement.

Influencers can continue to own their voice, while brands benefit from their reach.
 

As LinkedIn's Tomer Cohen, Chief Product Officer, puts it:
 

“You’ll see creators and brands collaborating in new ways — where it’s not just the brand telling their story, but also creators sharing how they engage with or think about that brand.”

How Vulse Empowers BrandLink Success
 

At Vulse, we help brands and creators optimize, plan, and amplify content through a platform built specifically for professional social media.

Here’s how Vulse pairs perfectly with LinkedIn’s BrandLink evolution:
 

Creator Discovery: Find high-performing LinkedIn influencers with data-driven matching.

Content Scoring: Our proprietary AI evaluates tone, relevance, and performance to ensure BrandLink campaigns hit the mark.

Theme Planner: Build an always-on influencer calendar to streamline your campaign workflow.

Performance Insights: Get detailed metrics on which creator partnerships are driving ROI—beyond the like button.
 

By combining LinkedIn’s ad reach with Vulse’s precision tools, brands can finally bring scale, strategy, and sophistication to their B2B influencer programs.

Ready to Activate BrandLink?
 

LinkedIn’s BrandLink is currently rolling out to select advertisers but will expand in the coming months.

If you're a brand or creator looking to get started, now is the time to align your strategy and infrastructure.
 

Whether you want to identify top creators, manage collaborations, or measure results, Vulse has the platform and expertise to lead your LinkedIn influencer marketing into the future.